Title: Rievaulx Travel Guide: Best of Rievaulx, York Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk

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# Rievaulx Travel Guide

## Tourist Guide

![Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/c30b53a7-716e-4695-bec2-ef1fe02eb75a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/c30b53a7-716e-4695-bec2-ef1fe02eb75a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/13c27ad2-6e7e-4f18-8656-be1ce61af80b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Rievaulx Abbey, Yorkshire.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/7f29d997-82cd-4fca-9c00-8d265c188d1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![One of the Rievaulx Terrace temples (aka an ugly building which is completely out of place).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/77425de0-7d13-4640-a7d5-25905d78ba62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Rievaulx

Things to do

- Top hotels in Rievaulx
- Top Holiday Rentals in Rievaulx

![Moxy York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36770000/36762100/36762017/da3c8297_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Moxy York

Black Horse Lane York England

£69

1 Mar - 2 Mar

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)

Great location and best breakfast since being vegan, everything clearly labelled and lots of options!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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![The Minster Hotel York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1230000/1223400/1223344/1529869f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Minster Hotel York

60 Bootham York England

£75

12 Feb - 13 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Fabulous hotel. Really friendly and helpful staff, super comfortable room, car parking, great breakfast, ideal location to explore York.

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

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![DoubleTree by Hilton York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/440000/430200/430141/0f89a04d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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DoubleTree by Hilton York

St Maurices Road York England

£71

26 Feb - 27 Feb

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

Staff at hotel were amazing . Room was very spacious and clean.. Breakfast was very nice. Hotel is in a great location for exploring York. Would highly recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

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![Goodramgate Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6600000/6594800/6594795/b71a6608_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Goodramgate Apartments

7 Lord Mayor's Walk York England

Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are ...

9/10 Wonderful! (287 reviews)

Great apartment, very central, clean and easy to check in after hours as long as you give them 24hrs notice as it's states when booking

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

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![The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24190000/24183100/24183037/2ee0ec9b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods

Willow House Caravan Park York England

Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby.

9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)

Everything was wonderful and amazing ill definetly be coming back

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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![Churchill Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29380000/29371300/29371203/f896b354_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Churchill Apartments

Flat 3 Aspire Apartments York England

Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions York Minster and York Christmas Market are located nearby.

8.4/10 Very Good! (43 reviews)

Nice flat, great view and location, convenient parking. Only drawback is the communal door between the flat and lift wouldn't open, so we had to use 3 flights of stairs to go through the garage every time.

Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

[](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Churchill-Apartments.h29371203.Hotel-Information)

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### Popular places to visit

![Shambles which includes heritage architecture and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164998/742e4862-736e-4f26-8cb6-6430f9c52d88.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Shambles

This picturesque cobblestone street has a fascinating medieval history and crooked buildings that appear to almost fall into one another.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Shambles-City-Centre.d6164998.Attraction)

![York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079281/7af1e35b-9ae1-4b3b-8e1c-2734af318b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### York Minster

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Minster-City-Centre.d6079281.Attraction)

![a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/aa2362f0-4c80-48a4-944a-16f265ee4c37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### York Racecourse

You can take time to visit York Racecourse during your travels to York. Visit the shops and lively bars in this family-friendly area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Racecourse-York.d553248621532494403.Attraction)

![The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/7aea1adc-7197-4bb0-a2dd-0f178b355b7a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### University of York

Explore the campus of University of York during your visit to Heslington. Discover the lively bars and fascinating museums in this walkable area. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-York-York.d6079263.Attraction)

![Jorvik Viking Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079231/9940a96d-fbd0-4ae5-a03b-1f864e0fa1b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Jorvik Viking Centre

Imagine yourself as a Viking in this museum that allows you to dig up Norse artifacts and witness reenactments, while you learn about York’s Scandinavian settlers.

[](https://expedia.co.uk/Jorvik-Viking-Centre-City-Centre.d6079231.Attraction)

![York St. John University. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/0faa1ac5-420b-4d2c-b0b8-666e9cdbeb46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### York St. John University

Explore the campus of York St. John University as part of your travels around York. Discover the area's shops or seek out its local tours. 

[](https://expedia.co.uk/York-St-John-University-The-Groves.d6270585.Attraction)

### Things to do

![York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/172294/2620cf05-718d-4e61-8a93-73227d0d0507.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

£17

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-york-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172294.activity-details)

![York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44621773/7fb96632-62a9-4980-87c1-000d4613ffcb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

£17

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-old-town-walking-tour.a44621773.activity-details)

![York Witches and History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5166642/26dc2f74-038f-4ef9-b6f6-96e5d11ac029.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### York Witches and History Walking Tour

£17

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/york-witches-and-history-walking-tour.a5166642.activity-details)

![The York Dungeon Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/186020/7c6f5d01-17a3-4ea8-ad4a-b5dc194db2cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### The York Dungeon Tour

£20

per adult

**90%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/the-york-dungeon-tour.a186020.activity-details)

![Forbidden Chronicles- Tour of York](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5248397/ce3417fc-14b9-49a1-a8f8-a73ade9a24db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### York's Forbidden Chronicles- Terrors from the dark side.

£13

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yorks-forbidden-chronicles-terrors-from-the-dark-side.a5248397.activity-details)

![Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4404964/b95fcc04-72e6-45de-90fc-149fef290445.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Chocolate Bar Making Workshop - York Cocoa Works

£20

per adult

[](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/chocolate-bar-making-workshop-york-cocoa-works.a4404964.activity-details)

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## Cities near Rievaulx

![A view of Helmsley,  a market town and civil parish in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4373/c6a55828-d9e6-46dc-b9d8-6d9ac9b09762.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Helmsley

![Panoramic view of the beautiful countryside around Kilburn, near Thirsk in North Yorkshire, with single track road, hedges, wildflowers, green fields and gorse bushes.  Horizontal, space for copy.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4786/36dc3c08-6d26-4139-aa87-e4257f017078.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Thirsk

![York Minster featuring heritage architecture, religious elements and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079281/7af1e35b-9ae1-4b3b-8e1c-2734af318b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### York

![Gower Dale Gower Dale with the derelict Gowerdale House in the centre.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5489/d12c2996-b1ad-4b16-b8ac-1d86f92b066e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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### Hawnby

- Cities near Rievaulx
- Places of interest

[Helmsley](https://expedia.co.uk/Helmsley.dx4373)[Thirsk](https://expedia.co.uk/Thirsk.dx4786)[York](https://expedia.co.uk/York.dx5489)[Hawnby](https://expedia.co.uk/Hawnby.dx6048869)[Old Byland](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Byland.dx3000010305)

- [Rievaulx Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rievaulx-Abbey-York.d6079249.Attraction)
- [Shambles ](https://expedia.co.uk/Shambles-City-Centre.d6164998.Attraction)
- [York Minster ](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Minster-City-Centre.d6079281.Attraction)
- [North York Moors National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-York-Moors-National-Park-England.d6141823.Attraction)
- [Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Flamingo-Land-Theme-Park-And-Zoo-Malton.d6079225.Attraction)
- [York St. John University ](https://expedia.co.uk/York-St-John-University-The-Groves.d6270585.Attraction)
- [Castle Howard ](https://expedia.co.uk/Castle-Howard-York.d6079217.Attraction)
- [North Yorkshire Moors Railway ](https://expedia.co.uk/North-Yorkshire-Moors-Railway-Pickering.d553248621532494340.Attraction)
- [Teesside University ](https://expedia.co.uk/Teesside-University-Middlesbrough.d553248634855454651.Attraction)
- [Dalby Forest Visitor Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dalby-Forest-Visitor-Centre-Pickering.d553248621532494342.Attraction)
- [Danby Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Danby-Castle-Whitby.d553248621532494343.Attraction)
- [World of James Herriot ](https://expedia.co.uk/World-Of-James-Herriot-Thirsk.d6219066.Attraction)
- [Ripon Cathedral ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Cathedral-Ripon.d553248621532494105.Attraction)
- [Lightwater Valley Theme Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lightwater-Valley-Theme-Park-Ripon.d553248621532494186.Attraction)
- [York Hospital ](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Hospital-York.d6266324.Attraction)
- [Newby Hall and Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Newby-Hall-And-Gardens-Ripon.d6082813.Attraction)
- [Yorkshire Museum Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Yorkshire-Museum-Gardens-Bootham.d553248621532494843.Attraction)
- [Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thirsk-Birds-Of-Prey-Centre-Thirsk.d553248621532494189.Attraction)
- [Stonegate ](https://expedia.co.uk/Stonegate-City-Centre.d6337514.Attraction)
- [National Railway Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Railway-Museum-Holgate.d6261098.Attraction)
- [Mallyan Spout Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Mallyan-Spout-Waterfall-Whitby.d553248621532494344.Attraction)
- [Rosedale Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosedale-Abbey-Pickering.d6088231.Attraction)
- [Sutton Bank National Park Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Sutton-Bank-National-Park-Centre-Thirsk.d553248621556282407.Attraction)
- [Aldwark Manor Spa ](https://expedia.co.uk/Aldwark-Manor-Spa-York.d553248621532494280.Attraction)
- [Middlesbrough Theatre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Middlesbrough-Theatre-Middlesbrough.d553248621532494349.Attraction)
- [York Theatre Royal ](https://expedia.co.uk/York-Theatre-Royal-Bootham.d6079285.Attraction)
- [Eden Camp Modern History Theme Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eden-Camp-Modern-History-Theme-Museum-Malton.d553248621556237645.Attraction)
- [National Trust Nunnington Hall ](https://expedia.co.uk/National-Trust-Nunnington-Hall-York.d553248635755003804.Attraction)
- [Howsham Mill ](https://expedia.co.uk/Howsham-Mill-York.d553248621556027027.Attraction)
- [Redwood Park Fishing Lakes ](https://expedia.co.uk/Redwood-Park-Fishing-Lakes-York.d553248621555971941.Attraction)

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